There’ SNoW better time to start getting fit for the slopes – You may already have taken to the slopes this year, or are due to hit them soon or you’ve just scheduled your winter ski break for later in the year. But before you go, it’s important to remember to lay the foundations for an injury-free holiday. Skiing just 1 …
Joint stiffness
Back and knee stiffness is a common complaint, especially as we age. Most people accept that this is just part of getting older, but old age does not necessarily cause joint stiffness on its own. Stiffness may be due to muscle tightness, worn joints or inflammation due to arthritis. As we age our joints get older, the cartilage, which acts …
Tips for a pain free active summer
Summer is officially here and it is the perfect time to spend more time outside. People are much more active at this time of year, coming out of hibernation, taking on new activities, or sports that they have not taken part in for an entire year. Injuries to tendons, shoulders, muscle tears, back pain and cramps are the most common …
Efficacy of manual therapy on anxiety and depression in patients with tension-type headache (TTH)
Health specialists at the the University of Valencia in Spain carried out a randomised controlled clinical trial on 84 participants diagnosed with tension-type headache (TTH) related to depression and anxiety. According to a study published in Elsevier International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The aim of the trial was to assess the efficacy of three manual therapy treatments for reducing TTH-related …